Regulations / State
New Hampshire asbestos regulations.
Who licenses asbestos work in New Hampshire, who takes the notification, and how long before the job you have to file. Plus how the federal rules layer on top.
State licensing & accreditation
Asbestos abatement work in New Hampshire is licensed/accredited through the New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services (NHDES), Air Resources Division under RSA 141-E; N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1800 (esp. Env-A 1810).
Credentials the state issues:
- Asbestos Abatement Entity (company license)
- Supervisor
- Worker
- Inspector
- Management Planner
- Project Designer
- Asbestos Disposal Site Worker
New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services (NHDES), Air Resources Division — asbestos licensing.
Notification
Notifications go to the NHDES Air Resources Division (and the local health officer) under RSA 141-E; Env-A 1800.
- Advance notice: 10 business days.
- Notification details / form.
How the federal rules layer in
No matter the state, federal OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 (asbestos in construction), EPA NESHAP (40 CFR 61, Subpart M), and AHERA worker accreditation still apply. A state program layers its own licensing and notification on top of — not instead of — these. Where New Hampshire has no state license, the federal accreditation and NESHAP notification requirements are the floor.
New Hampshire-specific notes
- Written notification must reach NHDES and the local health officer at least 10 business days before most abatement projects.
- DES split the form into three: Abatement, Demolition, and Transport for Disposal.
- Online submission launching January 1, 2026.
- Reciprocity under Env-A 1810.19.
Official sources
- NHDES Asbestos License & Certifications
- NHDES Asbestos Management (notification)
- Env-A 1810.16 Inspector Certification
Related
- All asbestos regulations by state
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 — Asbestos in Construction
- EPA NESHAP — 40 CFR 61, Subpart M
- Asbestos abatement software
- Compliance reporting in Nexus
Items we could not fully verify against a primary source: NHDES.gov pages 403'd to automated fetch; license list compiled from official page text via search plus rule citations.
Last reviewed against the published rules: 2026-05-28. This is a summary, not legal advice. Asbestos rules — and the agencies that run them — change; confirm the current requirements with the NHDES Air Resources Division (and the local health officer) and read the actual rule before making a compliance decision.
New Hampshire asbestos: common questions
Do I need a license to do asbestos abatement in New Hampshire?
Yes — New Hampshire regulates who can perform asbestos abatement. New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services (NHDES), Air Resources Division. Relevant credentials include Asbestos Abatement Entity (company license), Supervisor, Worker, and others.
Who do I notify before asbestos work in New Hampshire, and how far in advance?
Notifications go to the NHDES Air Resources Division (and the local health officer) (RSA 141-E; Env-A 1800). Required advance notice: 10 business days.
Do the federal OSHA and EPA asbestos rules still apply in New Hampshire?
Yes. Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101, EPA NESHAP (40 CFR 61, Subpart M), and AHERA worker accreditation apply nationwide — New Hampshire's rules layer on top of them, not instead of them.
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